Rachel Lake of Naples has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ Student of the Month for October.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Parents: Jeff and Beth Lake 

Activities: I am the secretary of National Honor Society and a member of ASTRA Club. I play girls’ lacrosse in the spring. I help coach youth lacrosse. I also volunteer at holiday activities at the Naples Fire Department. 

Hobbies: I really enjoy portrait photography. I have taken many people’s senior photos and family photos. 

Future plans: I plan to attend a four-year college and get my degree in Psychology. I will then get my master’s so I can become a therapist. 

Q. What do you believe are three keys to being a good student? Definitely paying attention in class, trying to get ahead when you can, and if you need help or a break ask for it. 

Q. What is your favorite class and why? My favorite core class is Humanities. It very interesting to get the combination of English and Social Studies. 

Q. Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Teal Carlson. She is the art teacher at the high school. She is my favorite because she always super positive and very passionate about art. She gives me great ideas and always encourages me to try new things.  

Q. If you could change one thing about your educational experience, what would it be and why? This probably isn’t surprising, but I would definitely change the fact that our class missed out on a lot because of Covid. I would have liked to have a normal sophomore year. 

Q. What accomplishment are you most proud of, and why? I am really proud of the senior photos I have taken this year. It was really cool to take photos of my friends, and other people in my class. I am looking forward to seeing them in the yearbook.